Mandy Wray, MS

Background

Mandy Wray, MS, currently holds a position as a graduate research assistant and is working toward her doctorate in exercise physiology at the University of Kansas. She also earned her master's in exercise physiology and strength and conditioning from Baylor University. Wray is a Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach and a certified personal trainer.

Wray brings over a decade of experience in strength and conditioning, personal training, nutrition coaching, and exercise physiology research to the Bodybuilding.com team. Her research has focused on a variety of topics including body composition, supplementation, nutritional intervention and neuromuscular adaptations to exercise.

Articles

  • Protein and Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know

    Protein is essential for your own muscle growth and development, but is it safe during pregnancy? Research is slim on this topic, but here are some solid guidelines to help navigate your nutritional needs while your baby grows.

    Published on: Dec 7, 2018

  • Your Expert Guide To Magnesium

    Magnesium helps improve your health, sleep, and exercise performance. Here's how to supplement with it, and which side effects to watch out for!

    Published on: Jan 30, 2018

  • The Eye-Opening Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

    Your body needs omega-3 fatty acids to function and thrive, so here we dive into how omega-3 foods and supplements can raise your body's levels and benefit your health.

    Published on: Jan 19, 2018

  • Your Expert Guide To Chia Seeds

    Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fats, protein, fiber, and carbs. Here's how to use this superfood to benefit your health.

    Published on: Dec 27, 2017

  • Your Expert Guide To Ginseng

    Ginseng is one of the oldest and most widely used herbal supplements. Does the science live up to the hype? Here's everything you need to know about this herb.

    Published on: Dec 27, 2017

  • 4 Supplements To Improve Your Sleep

    Tossing and turning instead of catching up on some much-needed sleep? You know how important rest is for recovery and performance. Now learn which supplements help you get the most out of sleep!

    Published on: Oct 4, 2017

  • Your Expert Guide To Ginkgo Biloba

    Ginkgo biloba has gained massive popularity as a brain-health supplement. It’s said to support cognition and memory, but does it live up to the hype? Here’s the lowdown on this ancient Chinese herb.

    Published on: Oct 2, 2017

  • Your Expert Guide To Aloe Vera

    You may know aloe vera as the great soother of sunburns, but it can help you in a lot more ways than just that!

    Published on: Sep 25, 2017

  • Your Expert Guide To Turmeric

    A super-powered natural supplement might be hiding in your kitchen. Turmeric is rich in antioxidants, which have benefits that are only recently coming to light. Here's why you should add it to your stack.

    Published on: Sep 20, 2017

  • Vitamin D: The Health Benefits And Immunity Support

    Vitamin D is an essential nutrient needed by your brain, heart, bones, colon, adrenal glands, and your immune cells to promote overall health and wellness.

    Published on: Sep 18, 2017